Easy Chicken Broccoli Divan Recipe
Creamy, cheesy Chicken Broccoli Divan baked under a crunchy crumb topping. It’s cozy weeknight comfort with bright lemon and a hint of curry.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5.5 cup fresh broccoli florets cut in bite-size pieces
- 3.5 cup cooked chicken breast, diced rotisserie or leftover chicken works
- 21 oz condensed cream of chicken soup two 10.5-oz cans
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup low-sodium chicken broth to loosen the sauce
- 1.5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp mild curry powder adds classic Divan flavor
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt adjust to taste
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.75 cup panko breadcrumbs or plain dry breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted for the crumb topping
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Steam broccoli until crisp-tender, 3–4 minutes. Drain well and pat dry to avoid a watery casserole.
- Whisk soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, broth, lemon juice, curry powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread broccoli in the dish. Scatter chicken over the top, then pour the sauce evenly and gently toss to coat.
- Sprinkle cheddar evenly over the casserole.
- Stir breadcrumbs with Parmesan and melted butter, then shower the mixture over the cheese.
- Bake until bubbly and golden, 22–25 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Variation: Skip the curry for a more classic creamy flavor, or add a pinch of smoked paprika. Swap half the cheddar for Gruyère for a nuttier finish.
Serve with buttered egg noodles or rice to catch the extra sauce. To make ahead, assemble, cover, and chill up to 24 hours; add 5–10 extra minutes of baking time. Leftovers keep 3 days in the fridge; reheat covered at 350°F.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Chicken Broccoli Divan Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.